It marks a very delicate part of my life and what a way to breathe than to share bits and pieces from that time.

There is nothing that can measure up to a mother’s love. A love that is gentle, kind, forgiving, and encouraging. Zewande saw how far her mother’s love can go for him and his siblings one eventful night. The night that will replay in their minds over and over again, like a paid live show. Regardless… Read More »Zewande Bhengu – How far does love go?

This has been a very touching situation that I and my family have been bearing the pains for a long time. I chose the story because many people out there find themselves in the same situation as my family so I think it will inspire others to be careful as seen from the advise I gave at the end

I chose this story because I am the story myself and I want to use it to inspire the world that we can be anything we want to be no matter out root. This story is everything to me. It reminds me of who I am and makes me realize that life is very simple and everyone is important to me no matter our background or race.

About Name: Ijafiada Benhirki Country Representing: Nigeria what inspired you to enter the ultimate storyteller contest? I was inspired by fear, as ironic as it may sound. Each country on our continent has a thousand and one challenges, however in my country, things as basic as the right to live or the right to speak… Read More »This is that generation, and we’re right here by Ijafiada Benhirki

This story is part 1 of a series I want to tell revolving around fire and surviving death – this was one of the lighter fire stories I have and I think it sets up a great precedent for the coming stories.

It’s a story I’ve never told and seemed like a good place to start excavating myself. I know this is a common experience, but as a child I thought it was standard and when I realized it wasn’t, that all families weren’t like ours, it seems strange, but my identity collapsed. I’d like to share those parts so that there are fewer dark corners for people like me to get lost in. – Chantelle

The story I shared reminds me of what is going on around me. The pain people are experiencing as a result of crisis situations and the need to reach out to these people and spread some love even if it is just by hearing their stories.

Because it’s the story of my life. It reflects the pain that I have been through and how I managed to overcome the many obstacles along the way. Please note that I’ve told the story in French but I have added English subtitles.

I am a village girl. Being conned was an experience that at first; I didn’t even know what happened and to be honest I didn’t know that there are con-artists and scammers and nobody told me of it.

About Name : Nosisa Mkhonto Country Representing : Eswatini What inspired you to enter the Ultimate Storyteller Contest? I love the creative arts, drama as well as expression. I love and enjoy storytelling, which brings characters to life and illuminating people’s minds with stories. what does storytelling mean to you? It means creating a mental… Read More »My smile is my identity by Nosisa Mkhonto

Tshifiwa reminisces on the day he met his ultimate crush in a downtown restaurant. He describes the moment as being revived back to life after being seemingly numb for years. A beautiful tale of love and how we can find it in the most least likely places.

about Name: Mmathapelo Sandy Manoto Country Representing: South Africa I am from a small village that believes so much in heritage, culture and tradition and prides itself in its practices. The belief in heritage played a major role in our lives. The upbringing was intact, and added value and dignity to us. I feel that… Read More »The best childhood memory by Mmathapelo Sandy Manoto

Storytelling is an opportunity to let someone have a glimpse into my life through my lips. An ultimate African way of carrying our lives from one generation to another just like it was done by our forefathers sitting around a fire many years ago.

about Name: Skiny-Jay Pieterse Country Representing: South Africa Storytelling is amazing. It brings the excitement to what you are trying to pass over to the next person, like back in the days when elders would be sitting around a fire and sharing wisdom in the form of stories. I believe that when something comes your… Read More »A lie I never knew by Skiny Jay Pieterse

“We met online. Both standing on the virtual line; afraid the world was coming to an end and not wanting to end up alone.”

Melissa Malambile, a rose among the thorns. You can never choose family. No matter what age you may be. You are never too old to need your parents. A love between a father and a daughter knows no distance. But what do you do when your father is the sole reason of the pain you… Read More »Melissa Malambile – Life-changing experience

Storytelling is a valuable tool for preserving and passing on knowledge, teaching truth, instilling values, and even building relationships and business. It is a gift that helps us impact the world.

Ester humorously recalls of an accident she had as a child that left her with a scar that made her feel “impure”.